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First US lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward moon with commercial deliveries

The first U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed toward the moon on Monday, as private companies embark on a space race aimed at delivering to NASA and other customers. Astrobotic Technology's lander rode on a state-of-the-art rocket, United Launch Alliance's Vulcan. Vulcan will criss-cross the predawn skies over Florida, taking the spacecraft […]

Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco Arrested for ‘Commercial Sexual Exploitation’

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested Monday and charged with “commercial sexual exploitation” after reportedly failing to appear for a citation last week in the Dominican Republic. Franco is under investigation on suspicion of having multiple inappropriate relationships with minors. On December 28, the athlete did not appear for a meeting with prosecutors […]

Iranian warship enters Red Sea amid Houthis’ ongoing attacks on commercial vessels

Iran's Alborz warship has reportedly entered the Red Sea, coming amid heightened tensions in the key shipping lane amid continued attacks on ships in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday that the ship had entered the Red Sea through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, but it was unclear exactly […]